For many years, the narrative of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been largely shaped by gender stereotypes. Which can lead to significant underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis in women. Women on the spectrum, much like their male counterparts, experience social difficulties. However, these challenges are often harder to discover due to the women masking.…
My blog is all about neurodiversity. I have written many blog series on different aspects of neurodiversity, such as social skills in the workplace, women with autism, and navigating college on the spectrum. You're welcome to visit my list of blog series to find the blog series that interest you most.
Understanding Emotional Processing in Autistic People
It seems like others can’t see you expressing emotions, so they assume you’re not affected by the situation. Your face might not show what’s going on inside, but that doesn’t mean you’re emotionless. Maybe you’re overwhelmed and in shutdown mode, which can be tough to handle.
Perhaps you have intense emotions about the situation but struggle to express them.…
A RoadMap for After Getting Your Late-in-Life Autism Diagnosis: Challenges and Benefits
You just received your Autism diagnosis later in life and you’re feeling overwhelmed and lost. Maybe you find yourself thinking, “Okay. What now?” You’ve received the diagnosis whether it’s a formal one or self-diagnosed, and now you find yourself wondering what this means for your life. What do you do and where do you go from here?…
Navigating the Journey to a Late-in-Life Autism Diagnosis
You’ve gained some awareness where you are suspecting that you may be autistic. It may have started when a loved one suggested it, or the therapist you were seeing had mentioned it. You may have also come to this realization through your child’s diagnosis are you see similarities between their autistic traits and yours.…
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as an Autistic Professional
You’re struggling with imposter syndrome as an autistic professional and this confuses or frustrates you. At times you might feel highly competent in the workplace, and other times you’re afraid of being found out as a fake. You might have an inner critical voice calling you an “imposter”. Imposter syndrome is common in autistic people, especially those who are striving for success in the workplace or high-achieving.…
Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Employees
As an employer, creating an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent employees is important so that everyone feels respected and valued. Employees can often feel unsupported if their needs are not taken into consideration, but also if they don’t feel understood. Having a workplace culture and systems in place that recognize the needs of neurodiverse employees is essential for success.…
Self-Appreciation: The Power of Acknowledging Your Inner Voice as an Autistic Woman
As an Autistic woman, it can be hard to listen to and honor your inner experience. Society can often teach you to ignore the inner voice that tells you what’s right for you, and instead focus on external sources of validation. It’s important to recognize that this inner voice is worth listening to.…
You’re Not Alone, Other Autistic Women Are Just Masking Too
You’re Not Alone, Other Autistic Women Are Just Masking Too
You feel as if you are the only autistic, neurodiverse woman in the sea of neurotypical women. At times, you feel alone and isolated. This could be because of your later life diagnosis and you’re coming to terms with what that means.…
The Benefits of Recharging: How Giving Space Can Improve Neurodiverse Partnerships
In any relationship, space can be viewed as a healthy and necessary part of the relationship dynamic. This is especially true when it comes to neurodiverse partnerships, such as those between a person with autism and a neurotypical partner. At times, a neurodiverse partner may feel more drained of energy than a neurotypical partner.…
Learning to Support and Communicate with Your Neurodiverse Partner During Conflict
Conflict in relationships is inevitable as difficult conversations will come up. These conversations can lead to more conflict instead of resolution if you and your partner have trouble understanding each other. Your neurodiverse partner may not catch your social and emotional cues and may not notice their responses are hurting you
Or, you may not be as direct with your partner and then they may feel abandoned or left out.…
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